{"product_id":"the-device-of-government-an-essay-on-civil-polity-paperback-9781107418721","title":"The Device of Government; An Essay on Civil Polity (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107418721","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Device of Government\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Essay on Civil Polity\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published in 1944, this book presents an account by Scottish philosopher John Laird regarding the nature of politics and governmental institutions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn Laird (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107418721, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 24 July 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e182 pages\u003cbr\u003e20.3 x 12.7 x 1.1 cm, 0.2 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eJohn Laird (1887–1946) was a Scottish philosopher who held the position of Regius Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Aberdeen. Originally published in 1944, this book presents a concise account by Laird regarding the nature of politics and governmental institutions. The text had its basis in a series of lectures on general political theory given to troops during World War II. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in political philosophy and the nature of government.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Whether man is by nature a political animal\u003cbr\u003e 2. Of natural slavery, natural kingship and similar topics\u003cbr\u003e 3. Of government traditionally said to be by institution\u003cbr\u003e 4. Of force, will and consent in matters of government\u003cbr\u003e 5. Of power and sovereignty\u003cbr\u003e 6. Of democracy and its rivals\u003cbr\u003e 7. Of political liberty, equality and fraternity\u003cbr\u003e 8. Of totalitarian theories of government\u003cbr\u003e 9. Of internationalism and supernationalism\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Political science \u0026amp; theory [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Political science \u0026amp; theory\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Political%20science%20\u0026amp;%20theory%20%5BJPA%5D%22\"\u003eJPA\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265705955608,"sku":"9781107418721","price":26.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107418721i.jpg?v=1694486028","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-device-of-government-an-essay-on-civil-polity-paperback-9781107418721","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}